Allah

Allah is the Arabic word for God used by Muslims worldwide and also by many Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews. In Islam, Allah is the sole, eternal creator and sustainer of the universe. The central doctrine of tawhid asserts His oneness and rejects any partners. Muslims believe Allah has no son, no physical form, and cannot be incarnate.

Allah's attributes are described in the Qur'an and Hadith; many are grouped into the 99 names of Allah (Asma'ul Husna), such as Ar-Rahman (the Merciful) and Al-Hakim (the Wise). He is transcendent yet immanent, knows all things, hears prayers, and guides humanity through revelation.

Revelation is conveyed through prophets and scriptures, culminating in the Qur'an delivered to Muhammad; worship is directed to Allah alone.

Historically, pre-Islamic Arabia sometimes spoke of Allah as a supreme deity among others; Islam emphasizes strict monotheism. In Arabic-speaking contexts, the name Allah is used as the proper name of God; in translations, it is commonly rendered as 'God.' The concept of Allah aligns with, yet differs from, ideas of God in Judaism and Christianity.